The Nature of God
We believe that God exists as three persons in one essence. Those persons are God the Father, God the Son (Jesus), and God the Holy Spirit. God is all-powerful, all-knowing, everywhere-present, perfect in holiness, complete in justice, and steadfast in love.
The Nature of Jesus
We believe that the person Christ Jesus was and is God in human form, existing as truly God and truly human, and was completely without sin. We believe that Jesus physically died on the cross, taking upon Himself the wrath of God, providing the sole means by which anyone might be saved. We believe that Jesus will return to earth, judge the world, and glorify all true Christians.
The Work of the Holy Spirit
We believe that the Holy Spirit indwells true believers, giving them the power to grow spiritually, resist sin, and become conformed to the image of Christ.
The Sovereignty of God
We believe that God created the universe and everything in it for a specific purpose and will accomplish that purpose exactly as He has planned it. Within that, our members may have different theological positions that range in interpretation as to how this plays out.
The Nature of Scripture
We believe that the 66 books of the Bible are the authoritative word of God, perfect in message and in wording, completely accurate, with divine authorship. We believe that the Bible we have access to today sufficiently reflects the original autographs to be trusted as God’s word to humanity, in keeping with God’s promises.
The Creation of the World and Humanity
We believe that God created the universe out of nothing and made humanity in His image. We believe that God created humanity male and female – two distinct genders, equal in value as divine image bearers and distinct in design.
The Institution of Marriage
We believe that the institution of marriage was ordained by God as solely between one man and one woman for life. We believe that any institution that unifies two people of the same gender or more than two people is not in keeping with God's design for marriage.
The Reality of Sin
We believe that all people naturally fall short of the moral standard of God, deserving punishment from God in the form of spiritual death.
Salvation
We believe that Jesus is the only way a person can be made right with God. We believe salvation is entirely by grace, through faith - that is, entrusting oneself entirely unto God for salvation.
The Return of Jesus
We believe that Jesus will return to earth, judge the world, and glorify all true Christians. Within that, our members may have different theological positions that range in interpretation as to how this will be accomplished.
The Existence of the Afterlife
We believe that all people will either be sent to heaven or hell after they physically die on earth and that which destination a person goes to is determined solely by their standing before God as either justified through Christ or condemned by their own works.
Unity in The Church
We believe that God has tasked Christians to be unified in treating one another with love and respect, irrespective of our differences. When there is disagreement, we believe every Christian ought to give reasons for their beliefs in proper timing with gentleness and respect.
We believe that God exists as three persons in one essence. Those persons are God the Father, God the Son (Jesus), and God the Holy Spirit. God is all-powerful, all-knowing, everywhere-present, perfect in holiness, complete in justice, and steadfast in love.
The Nature of Jesus
We believe that the person Christ Jesus was and is God in human form, existing as truly God and truly human, and was completely without sin. We believe that Jesus physically died on the cross, taking upon Himself the wrath of God, providing the sole means by which anyone might be saved. We believe that Jesus will return to earth, judge the world, and glorify all true Christians.
The Work of the Holy Spirit
We believe that the Holy Spirit indwells true believers, giving them the power to grow spiritually, resist sin, and become conformed to the image of Christ.
The Sovereignty of God
We believe that God created the universe and everything in it for a specific purpose and will accomplish that purpose exactly as He has planned it. Within that, our members may have different theological positions that range in interpretation as to how this plays out.
The Nature of Scripture
We believe that the 66 books of the Bible are the authoritative word of God, perfect in message and in wording, completely accurate, with divine authorship. We believe that the Bible we have access to today sufficiently reflects the original autographs to be trusted as God’s word to humanity, in keeping with God’s promises.
The Creation of the World and Humanity
We believe that God created the universe out of nothing and made humanity in His image. We believe that God created humanity male and female – two distinct genders, equal in value as divine image bearers and distinct in design.
The Institution of Marriage
We believe that the institution of marriage was ordained by God as solely between one man and one woman for life. We believe that any institution that unifies two people of the same gender or more than two people is not in keeping with God's design for marriage.
The Reality of Sin
We believe that all people naturally fall short of the moral standard of God, deserving punishment from God in the form of spiritual death.
Salvation
We believe that Jesus is the only way a person can be made right with God. We believe salvation is entirely by grace, through faith - that is, entrusting oneself entirely unto God for salvation.
The Return of Jesus
We believe that Jesus will return to earth, judge the world, and glorify all true Christians. Within that, our members may have different theological positions that range in interpretation as to how this will be accomplished.
The Existence of the Afterlife
We believe that all people will either be sent to heaven or hell after they physically die on earth and that which destination a person goes to is determined solely by their standing before God as either justified through Christ or condemned by their own works.
Unity in The Church
We believe that God has tasked Christians to be unified in treating one another with love and respect, irrespective of our differences. When there is disagreement, we believe every Christian ought to give reasons for their beliefs in proper timing with gentleness and respect.
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